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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.46, 12,666.69 and 2,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.46, 12,666.69 and 2,601.09 is: 3,901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.46 : 12,666.69 = 2,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.46/12,666.69 = 2,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.46x = 12,666.69 × 2,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.46x = 32,947,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947,200.69/8,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.64

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